The contentious Finance Bill 2023 sailed through the second reading after a charged debate in the National Assembly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. 176 MPs voted in favour of the Finance Bill 2023 while 81 voted against it. There were no abstentions. Prior to the vote, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah put up a spirited defense … Read more
Kenya’s devolved system of governance, established under the 2010 Constitution, introduced 47 county governments to replace the previously centralized administration. This shift aimed to enhance democratic participation, equitable resource distribution, and efficient service delivery at the grassroots level. This guide breaks down the structure of county governments in Kenya, covering their composition, key roles, and how they … Read more
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission(SRC), the statutory agency that sets the pay and benefits of state officers, has handed the counties’ political leadership handsome benefits beginning the next financial year. 1. Speaker of the County Assembly Salary In the proposed gross remuneration – to be implemented in two phases- a speaker of the county assembly … Read more